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Paul Di Resta and Pietro Fittipaldi to test the Jaguar I-TYPE 2 in the Formula E Rookie Test in Marrakesh

3 January 2018

Panasonic Jaguar Racing are thrilled to announce that Paul Di Resta and Pietro Fittipaldi will assist with the development of the Jaguar I‑TYPE 2 in the first Formula E Rookie Test in Marrakesh.

Paul Di Resta
Paul Di Resta

Paul Di Resta:

"I am really looking forward to my first taste of Formula E and the Jaguar I‑TYPE 2.  It is a perfect opportunity, at the right time of year to have a go. It is great to start a relationship with Panasonic Jaguar Racing. It will be an intensive day of testing in Marrakesh but I'm sure I can give some positive feedback to the team."

 

Pietro Fittipaldi:

"I'm very happy and grateful for the opportunity Panasonic Jaguar Racing has given me to test the Jaguar I‑TYPE 2. I have always followed Formula E closely since the first tests with the car at Donnington. So I am really looking forward to driving the car and with Jaguar’s heritage in racing it is a very special privilege."

Pietro Fittipaldi
Pietro Fittipaldi

Further information

For further information about Panasonic Jaguar Racing, please contact:

Phoebe Eaton, Race Team Media Officer, Panasonic Jaguar Racing

Tel: +44 (0) 7825 255 553

Email: phoebe.eaton@jaguarracing.com

Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Panasonic Jaguar Racing

Tel: T: +44 (0) 7979 554 005

Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com

Notes to Editors

ABOUT PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all‑electric FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.

Jaguar’s Formula E programme will create tangible R&D benefits for the electrification of future Jaguar Land Rover road cars and is designed around the team’s founding principle, ‘Race to Innovate’. 

Manufacturers can design their own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and the rear suspension. Common components across all teams to control costs include the carbon fibre chassis and battery.  The focus is on developing electric vehicle powertrains.

Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. With the exception of the Mexico E‑Prix, every round of the championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities. All track action including practice, qualifying and racing takes place in a single day. Beginning on December 2, the 2017/18 calendar includes 14 races in 11 cities, including double‑header races in Hong Kong, New York and the season finale in Montreal.

 

 

 

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